On Opera

The last few rehearsals have been really helpful for me in figuring out Pandora. Also, my partner and I have our lines and staging pretty well memorized – that has been a huge benefit as well. Still, I just feel a bit intimidated by my character. I really hope I can play someone like her truthfully, ya know? When we did our scene at the last class, I didn’t get into character at all. I was just sort of going through the motions and saying my lines. Not really sure why. That’s just what was happening. Boy did I regret it though… because being asked to do my scene as though I’m an “opera singer” is not my idea of a good time. I’ve been practicing a lot on my own so hopefully it will start to come out on stage. Especially since the dress rehearsal is today.